1992 BMW 850 vs. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (380 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1992 BMW 850 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 850 | 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 850 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1992 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5576 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |